3 Floyd Roger Myers Jr TV shows to remember the late star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr, who played the role of young Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has passed away at the age of 42 due to a heart attack. Reportedly, the actor had experienced three heart attacks in the last three years but this one turned fatal.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr started his career as a child actor and played the character of young Will Smith in the popular sitcom when he was just 7. A father of four, Myers Jr's sister, Tyree Trice, remembers him as a devoted father and brother who was known for his kindness and warmth.

According to People Magazine, the actor's obituary (via GoFundMe) reads as follows:

"Roger leaves behind his four beautiful children — Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox — and our loving family is now facing the unimaginable loss of someone who meant everything to us.''

Here we look back at Floyd Roger Myers Jr TV shows to remember the late star by.

3 Floyd Roger Myers Jr TV shows

1) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Floyd Roger Myers Jr is most famously recognized through this beloved 1990 sitcom that aired on NBC. Will Smith starred as a street-smart African American teenager who grew up playing street basketball in West Philadelphia. However, an incident forces Will's mother to send him away to live with his uncle and aunt in the wealthy neighbourhood of Bel Air, Los Angeles. The sitcom follows Will's hilarious attempts to adapt to his new family and this opulent neighborhood.

Myers Jr played the character of a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 3 Episode 2 titled 'Will Gets Committed'. Will and his cousins got nostalgic as they cleaned out their old neighbourhood, creating the perfect opportunity for Myers Jr to shine in his role. In addition to Will, the episode also featured younger versions of Philip, Hilary, Carlton and Vivian.

2) The Jacksons: An American Dream

This five-hour epic docu-miniseries charts the musical Jackson family's rise to fame. The series spans five decades and follows the journey of the titular family as they rise from their Midwestern Steel town and become one of the most successful music families through the Motown group, the Jackson 5. The Jacksons: An American Dream was a cultural hit on ABC and even won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Choreography.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr played the character of Marlon Jackson (ages 7-9) in the first two episodes, who was later played by actor Jacen Wilkerson (ages 10-15) and Marcus Maurice (adult). Marlon Jackson, one of Michael Jackson's brothers, is a singer and dancer who was a key member of the Jackson 5. Floyd Roger Myers Jr was praised for his portrayal of the real-life personality on-screen.

3) Young Americans

This 2000s WB sitcom was initially planned as a summer replacement and an unofficial spin-off of the network's hit sitcom Dawson's Creek. However, the show failed to charm audiences and was cancelled only after one season. Set in the prestigious boarding school Rawley Academy in the town of New Rawley, Young Americans followed the daily lives of its students.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr has a brief appearance in Episode 3 as an unnamed student. While the late actor's role is limited, he managed to bring diversity to the cast and aid the creators in exploring the themes of social class, gender and teenage love. In addition to Floyd Roger Myers Jr, the sitcom also boasts performances from stars like Ian Somerhalder, Ed Quinn, Rodney Scott and Katherine Moennig.

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